Spring Salad Mix 150G

A blend of broccoli, radish, red clover, and alfalfa. Easy to grow, tasty, and good for you!  One of the healthiest blends, especially for women's health!

Nutritional info:

Broccoli Benefits:

1. Rich in antioxidants
Broccoli sprouts contain high levels of antioxidants, which help protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. This can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

2. Supports digestive health
The fibre content in broccoli sprouts promotes healthy digestion and prevents constipation. It also supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, improving overall gut health.

3. Anti-inflammatory properties
Broccoli sprouts contain a compound called sulforaphane, which has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption can help reduce inflammation in the body and prevent chronic diseases such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

4. Boosts the immune system
The high vitamin C content in broccoli sprouts helps strengthen the immune system and fight off infections. It also supports the production of collagen, necessary for skin health and wound healing.

5. Supports heart health
The presence of nutrients like fibre, potassium, and sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts can improve heart health. These compounds help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

6. Protects against cancer
Broccoli sprouts are rich in glucosinolates, which can help prevent and fight different types of cancer. Sulforaphane found in these sprouts has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and reduce the risk of certain cancers like breast, prostate, and colon cancer.

7. Enhances brain health
The antioxidants in broccoli sprouts, especially sulforaphane, help protect brain cells from damage caused by oxidative stress. Regular consumption may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

8. Supports healthy weight management
Broccoli sprouts are low in calories and high in fibre, making them a great addition to a weight loss or weight management diet. The fibre content also helps you feel full for longer and reduces cravings, aiding in weight control.

9. Improves bone health
Broccoli sprouts are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K, all crucial for maintaining healthy bones. Regular consumption may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

10. Supports eye health
The presence of lutein and zeaxanthin in broccoli sprouts helps protect the eyes against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. These compounds act as antioxidants, shielding the eyes from harmful free radicals.

Red Clover Benefits: 

1. Detoxification 

Clover sprouts can get rid of numerous toxins in your body. They do so by improving liver function and helping it cleanse your blood, all the while taking the strain off of your circulatory and immune system.

2.  Prevention of Cancer

These tiny thin strands are rich in anti-oxidants such as phytochemicals and isoflavones. These compounds have a direct link to the reduction of cancer cells forming in the body. They also slow down the spread of cancer inside our bodies by decreasing the oxidative stress.

3. Prevent Anemia

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough red blood cells in your body. Anemia of iron deficiency is the result of your body not having enough iron to keep up with the production of hemoglobin, which is an integral component of the blood. Clover sprouts are rich in iron. They can take care of about five percent of your daily iron intake. Making sure that you consume iron regularly helps you prevent anemia.

4. Weight Loss

Obesity is a serious problem, not just for adults but also for adolescents. One way of dealing with it is going on a diet, but the key to any diet is maintaining your nutrition.

Whenever you go on a diet, the main idea is to cut down on fats and carbohydrates and increase proteins. With clover sprouts, you don’t just avoid unnecessary calories, but you can also suppress hunger for a while due to the fiber present in it.

5. Brain Health

The iron present in clover sprouts makes sure that you do not have to suffer from memory loss diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. The iron also helps with the supply of oxygen in our bloodstream.

As you may have heard before, our brain uses 20 percent of the oxygen in our blood; you can make sure that your brain functions properly by making iron-rich diets an integral part of your daily diet. One way of managing that situation is by including clover sprouts in your diet.

6.  Skin Health

Our skin is the largest organ that we have. It keeps us protected from numerous harmful bacteria. Therefore, it only makes sense that we make sure that our protective layer is also safe and protected. These microgreens can be used to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

It targets the inflammation of the skin that is causing these problems and gives relief from the inside. The sprout is also a good source of Vitamin C which protects your skin from sun damage and ultraviolet rays.

7. Good Source of Vitamins

It is very important to make sure your body is not deficient in vitamins so that it keeps functioning properly. A hundred-gram serving of clover sprouts contains 38 percent of your daily vitamin K intake along with 14 percent of vitamin C. These help lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Vitamin K also takes care of blood clotting inside our bodies.

8.  Good Source of Minerals

Your body needs a variety of minerals in it to make sure that it continues to function properly. Fortunately, clover Sprouts are rich in quite a few minerals. These include calcium, iron, and phosphorus along with zinc, selenium, and magnesium. You need these minerals in your body to make sure that all your basic bodily functions continue normally.

9. Fights Cancer

Cancer is a scary disease; thankfully, there are ways in which you can prevent it to some extent. Clover sprouts are rich in phytochemicals, such as genistein. This particular photochemical can help in the prevention of new blood vessels forming in cancer tumors, which means that the chemical can obstruct their growth. Clover sprouts are also a rich source of isoflavones which according to studies can reduce the risk of cancer.

10.  Fights Bone Loss and Osteoporosis

It is a condition arising from an extreme reduction in the production of bone, which results in bone brittleness. As a result of this brittleness, bones can break from anything like a fall to something as small as a sneeze. Clover sprouts are a good source of calcium and can make sure that you do not lose out on your bone density as a result of the disease.

 11.  Helps with Hot Flashes and Menopause Symptoms in Women

The plant estrogen found in red clovers is similar to that found in humans. Including clover sprouts in your diet can help with symptoms of PMS and hot flushes. It is also a good way to deal with menopause and fibrocystic disease.

Radish Benefits:

Sprouted foods are very high in nutrients and show a variety of significant health benefits. The nutrients in the sprouts of radish seeds are quite notable, which is why they are considered to be a super food. They have high levels of vitamin C, B, A, E and K, magnesium, manganese, copper and proteins. They also possess chlorophyll, many antioxidants and organic acids. At the same time they are very low in calories.

Vitamin C is used by the body to produce carnitine, a compound that helps the body to convert fat into energy instead of storing it in the body cells, thus making radish sprouts a great supplement to lose weight.

A specialty of radish sprouts are the naturally occurring plant estrogens they contain. These are quite similar to human estrogen thus making them helpful by alleviating symptoms of menopause or fibrocystic disease.

In addition, a study in 2007 found that they contain even more glucosinolate – which is known for its anti-cancer properties – than broccoli sprouts, which are famous for this effect, making them very valuable for cancer prevention.

100 grams of radish sprouts contain a quarter of the daily recommended amount of folate, which promotes cardiovascular health.

Alfalfa Benefits:

Alfalfa seeds are a fair source of vitamin K and also contain many other nutrients, including vitamin C, copper, manganese, and folate.

Alfalfa also has a high content of bioactive plant compounds, including saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, phytoestrogens, and alkaloids

Alfalfa also lowers cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar and helps with hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. 

Days to Sprout: 4 to 5
Soak Time: 2 hours MAX
Yield: 1 tbsp of dry seed yields approx. 1.5 – 2 cups of sprouts.
Storage:  To prolong viability, it is best to store them in the fridge. If you store your seeds in the freezer, they’ll last indefinitely!

Sprouting Spring Salad Mix in a Mason Jar:

*In a clean mason jar with a straining lid, soak 30 grams of Spring Salad Mix seeds in 3" of fresh, lukewarm water at room temperature for MAXIMUM 2 hours (any longer broccoli won't sprout!) Drain well.
*2 times a day, refill the jar with fresh cool water, swirl, and drain on a 45 degree angle in a bowl or dish rack, making sure the jar is not sitting in water.
*Enjoy! Ready to eat in 4-5 days (or to your taste)
*Leave them to grow for another 1/2 day after the final rinse so they absorb most of the water and pat dry on a paper towel.
*Store dry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
*NOTE* You can also sprout these seeds in a tray using soil.